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Holiday or relocating this Christchurch home in Burnside / Ilam is perfect

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Dinning and living at 212 Avonhead road
Front of house with drive, garage and entrance to large secluded backyard
Fully fenced secure private backyard with large Cherry blossom tree and gazebo
View from kitchen to backyard
Desk area for planning your next retreat

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Canterbury
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Riccarton Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holiday or relocating this Christchurch home in Burnside / Ilam is perfect

Ilam, Avonhead and close to the University in great school zones with free unlimited wifi - This is a cosy, recently refurbished throughout including new carpet & wallcoverings, single level 3 bedroom home with large fully fenced back yard, single garage with off street parking. Fully insulated, Gas hot water, fully kitted out kitchen including dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave etc dining room and separate lounge. Working desk and clothes washer and dryer. Heat pumpin the living room. All rooms have panel heaters and the sun streams into the living areas in the morning and round to the bedrooms in the afternoon - very cosy. Residential Broadband / wifi available. Living area opens out onto a deck and patio and beautiful big backyard, sheltered with trees and a gazebo. Lockable outside shed for bike storage etc.
10 min walk to Avonhead Mall, 6 min walk to Ilam shops. Bus a 4 min walk to Maidstone Rd to access city routes
This is the perfect location to still be close to schools, sporting facilities and the city.
If you are bringing a pet provide details of the arrangements for your fury friend to ensure suitability of the property.
RE: SKY TV box ticked
For short term stays there is a SKY aerial onsite and you are able to bring your decoder across and plug in. Phone and broadband is also able to be temporarily transferred to the address by your provider.
Enquiries are welcome! Stays from 1 week to 1 year!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets - please enquire if you are thinking of bringing your pet - this is essential to confirm any stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7522347
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Christchurch

Avonhead, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this holiday home. Russley Golf Club and Omarino Wine Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Arts Centre and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub and Margaret Mahy Playground are also worth visiting.
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Christchurch, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • University of Canterbury - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Riccarton Road - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bush Inn Centre - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Riccarton Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Good Thai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monteiths Brewery Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪186 Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Therapy+ - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday or relocating this Christchurch home in Burnside / Ilam is perfect pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday or relocating this Christchurch home in Burnside / Ilam is perfect?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday or relocating this Christchurch home in Burnside / Ilam is perfect on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$200, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday or relocating this Christchurch home in Burnside / Ilam is perfect?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday or relocating this Christchurch home in Burnside / Ilam is perfect?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday or relocating this Christchurch home in Burnside / Ilam is perfect?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday or relocating this Christchurch home in Burnside / Ilam is perfect located?

Located in Avonhead, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Canterbury, Bush Inn Centre and Russley Golf Club. Riccarton Park and Riccarton Road are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mairead d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable. Hosts super responsive. I'd happily stay again
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay near all facilities

Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kati B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This was our second stay at this location. We really like this house and will hopefully be able to come back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is comfortable and well equipped and is ideally located for exploring Christchurch and the wider area. (There is a bus route into Christchurch just a short walk away). Greg and Carmel were very helpful and we would recommend them as hosts.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great for my dog.....and great for me
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Great location for long term stay, close to shopping and bus stop. Beautiful backyard.
Stayed 60 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Very accommodating hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for a short stay

Well appointed house in a very convenient location and close to most amenities. Very friendly host with great communication
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The house was clean and tidy We were very happy with the house and the back yard was perfect for our dog. The hosts were terrific with communication Quick answers to all our questions
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kati B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Christchurch

We really liked our stay at this house. The wifi was super fast. The house was very clean, and it has a nice backyard. We loved having a good kitchen to cook our own meals. The house is only a short drive from the city center. If we ever come back to Christchurch we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Handy and cosy

We had a very comfortable five-night stay at this great wee house. We loved sitting in the sun on the deck and in the big garden, and made good use of the office area. It was super handy to the airport and local shops and amenities. Excellent shower too! Communication with Carmen was amazing from start to finish. All up, we would happily stay again and recommend it for anyone looking for a comfy base in Christchurch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, basic accommodation

This is clean, basic accommodation conveniently located in Christchurch. We enjoyed our stay. We did notice a couple of problems - the dishwasher filter badly needed cleaning (so we cleaned it) and we could only find one teatowel - but these were minor and fixable. Overall, it was a comfortable house at a very reasonable pricepoint.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2023
Thanks for your feedback - over Christmas I had a new cleaner who missed the dishwasher filter - this is a part of our clean of course and had been cleaned prior to the previous stay of 6 days. The cleaner inadvertently put the clean tea towels in the pile of towels and hand towels in the laundry. Both issues have been rectified. I am glad you found the house comfortable with everything you needed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albertus V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week at Avonhead

The property has a well equipped kitchen and tranquil garden at the back, both which made our stay memorable. A suggestion would be some fans for the inside as it can get quite hot and bbq facilities would've been nice as well. Other than that the property is close to all amenities and fully suited our purposes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious property with everything we needed

Finding a property to fit two adults who are not partners and two teen boys is hard work, and this property was perfect for us. Good size house, large property, easy parking and good array of equipment in the kitchen. We were close to the airport and an easy drive into the city for sight seeing, and recommendations to get to the dairy and fish and chip shop were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot

We are from Canada and I travel to the area for work each year. We often look for a well stocked VRBO to make the stay comfortable. This one did not disappoint. My daughter enjoyed the large yard to play in. The location was convenient to get in and out of Christchurch (minimal rush hour traffic). The house was well stocked and kitchen was nice to use. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend. Carmel and Greg were great hosts.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maureen M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

This place was ok but wasnt very clean. We doubted if the bedding was fresh...didnt seem so. Soap, dish wash etc containers were all empy. Cupboards contained empty containers.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2024
Hi Maureen - I can assure you the beds were made with fresh linen the day before you arrived. We always provide fresh bedding without question. I am sorry you didn't consider the place clean as we had two cleaners through the house - I will be sure to make more of a thorough check as providing a clean house is the number one priority for us and this is the first adverse comment in 10 years on the cleanliness. Apologies for the soap issue - this was an oversight as all other supplies toilet paper, paper towels, tea, coffee etc were all available. We do leave some empty food containers in the cupboards for visitors to use as they need. Cheers Greg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location

Lovely host super helpfull and friendly. Great house, lots space and very clean .We will be back. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place and well located

Would visit again
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I stayed at this holiday house for a few weeks and it felt at home as it was very comfortable.

It’s a very clean, tidy and lovely house. I enjoyed my stay there. The location is great as it is a short drive away to get to many places. The owner is very nice, easy to contact and very helpful. I would stay there again!
Stayed 35 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Christchurch

This house was excellent for our long weekend in Christchurch and I would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Excellent

Thank you Carmel, This property has everything you need. It’s sunny, well equipped and Carmel is easy to deal with. We would definitely come back. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Lovely home close to the university

This home is very comfortable with everything one might want or need if you are staying for a short or extend period of time. It is in a pretty suburb, an easy stroll to the shops, extremely convenient to the University of Canterbury and the city and airport are also close by. Carmel is a lovely host and we cannot thank you enough for offering a pet friendly home.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine M.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg Howley

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Why they chose this property

Everyone who stays here loves the house and the big backyard with very large Cherry blossom tree. It is in a popular suburb close to the University of Canterbury, the airport and local shops. This is a quiet spot to visit the city and surrounds
For longer stays with the family this home is located within walking distance of very popular primary, intermediate and secondary schools, including in the school zone for Burnside High School on Memorial Avenue. If you need to be close to the University of Canterbury you can walk there in 15 minutes.

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